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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
 Posted - 20 May 2004 : 13:11:32
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Just a few days?  I've moved four times in my life -- six if you count helping my brother move into his newly wedded wife's appartment about five years ago, and then into their current one a year later.
When you move a whole house, your automatic first priority is to get everything inside, away from rain, birds, and curious kids. Then you realize that you have nowhere to sit, much less walk in a straight line. And after moving boxes to the side, you find things didn't come in in the order you thought they would. And necessities -- plates, cups, silverware, toilet paper -- are all up against the far wall, behind four rows of boxes. Either that, or they were actually in the first box you unpacked, but thought was clothes because someone had put some shirts on the top.
Fortunately, it's hard to misplace the computer, so he'll probably want that connected as soon as possible, simply to get some sanity back in his life.  |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 14:31:57
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
To both Reefy and Sachiel...
From the Sage -
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I've discussed this at length with the Lady Kazandra and we both feel that the campaign now has enough PCs. However, if you would like, we could include you both as 'lurkers' in the game, and in the likely event that one or two players drop out, you could take their places. If you're willing to do this, then let me know.
The Lady Kazandra will provide you with the appropriate email to contact us.
The emails any of you can use to contact us:
Okay, thanks. I've sent an ethereal mail your way to confirm my interest in lurking. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 14:47:19
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| Ack-my end of year stuff begins really heating up starting in July...I'll likely be unable to do anything until the second or third week... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 15:12:17
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That still gives us several weeks before that period. We may be able to get through at least the early portions of Chapter 1.
Let's hear what everyone else has to say.
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Lysander
Learned Scribe
USA
183 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 16:00:46
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
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Originally posted by Lysander
Being a relatively new, can someone email me how to observe the PbEM?  I haven't had a chance to read every post in this thread yet (the dreaded "W" word - work - has reared it's head) so if someone can email me a quick "how-to" on the back burner, I'd appreciate it!
Lysander
Lysander (why does that name sound familiar?), you've now been added to the 'lurker' listing. I'll be contacting you with further details about the campaign soon.
Thank you! The email I used to register this isn't my primary email (thought it would be easier to track emails coming from here), and since it usually just has spam on it, I was wondering if I was getting *anything* at all. I've used ezboard (not as Lysander) and that has an internal board-messaging, so I looked here to see if this had one too (apparently not - but I'm not complaining; if it did, that'd be *another* inbox to look at  )
I haven't yet read Midsummer's Night - everyone asks if that's how I chose my name, and I probably should sit down and read it. I stumbled on Lysander before I read Jerry Pournelle's "Prince of Mercenaries," and while "Lysander the Ranger" (first of a long line of Honorable Rangers ) was a well-established personality, it "stuck."
Moved 4 times?  I've finally manage to get my average time at an address UP to one whole year, starting back in '92 - and in there is a sojourn down to Australia for a bit.
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Sarelle
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
508 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 16:23:57
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I am rather intrigued by all this, so if it is okay, I would like to be a 'lurker' (that means that the e-mails sent out go to me, but I'm not actually a part of the game, right?)
My e-mail address is:
damiennightstar@aol.com
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Chair of the The Rightful Return of Monster Deities to FR Society (RRMDFRS)
My character, drawn by Liodain: Sarelle / Sarelle (smaller) |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2004 : 19:56:33
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This is my first time moving so I'm not sure how long its going to take to get settled in. But your right Bookwyrm my computer will be one of the first things set up once it gets there  The first of June should be no problem for me |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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macabail
Acolyte
Canada
15 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 02:54:12
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Anytime really works for me, with the caveat that I'll only have once a week access to email from June 12 to Aug 2, as I am away on an archaeology dig.
Then again... I've no idea how frequently we'll be emailing... if once a week is a problem let me know, and well... I'll try to work something out. |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 04:16:21
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I can't wait to hear about your character Macabail (and from everyone else's that has not shared it with us yet... )
"Throw us a freaggin' bone here!"  [end of Doctor Evil impersonation...  ] |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 04:47:28
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Originally posted by Sarelle
I am rather intrigued by all this, so if it is okay, I would like to be a 'lurker' (that means that the e-mails sent out go to me, but I'm not actually a part of the game, right?)
My e-mail address is:
damiennightstar@aol.com
Thanks.
Essentially yes, it does. However my experiences with Ravenloft PbEMs has taught me a thing or two about what 'lurkers' can and can't do, especially when they try to interfere with certain portions of the game...
I'll contact you shortly with further details .
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 04:56:02
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Originally posted by Wood Elf Ranger
This is my first time moving so I'm not sure how long its going to take to get settled in. But your right Bookwyrm my computer will be one of the first things set up once it gets there The first of June should be no problem for me
The 1st of June looks to be the probable start date, although I'm still waiting to hear back from those players who do not frequent Candlekeep.
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Anytime really works for me, with the caveat that I'll only have once a week access to email from June 12 to Aug 2, as I am away on an archaeology dig.
Oh, be sure to let us know about any interesting particulars about this archaeological dig. I have considerable interest in this field, as it was one of my secondary choices for a university course, should I be unsuccessful with my first love, namely programming. I try to keep up on all the latest developments but, other than being at the dig myself, the next best thing is knowing someone who's been at one.
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Then again... I've no idea how frequently we'll be emailing... if once a week is a problem let me know, and well... I'll try to work something out.
I've haven't decided on the frequency of email distribution yet. I was thinking about once a week, that way it gives everyone else a chance to really delve into the part of the adventure they are involved in.
Perhaps the Bookwyrm could assist me with answering this? What was the frequency of emails in Mumadar's 'Silver Marches' PbEM?
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Sarta
Senior Scribe
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 07:53:25
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I'm good whenever, I work an 8 to 5 and have no pressing engagements.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 11:39:01
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Originally posted by The Sage
Perhaps the Bookwyrm could assist me with answering this? What was the frequency of emails in Mumadar's 'Silver Marches' PbEM?
Well, that depends. During combat, due dates for the posts of all parties involved are about a week later, but once all posts are in, that limit is reset -- so if the round is over in less than a week the next round starts anyway.
For everything else, it varies. I remember one time in an inn in Berdusk a while back (though it was three days ago in the game) where things got out of hand and it was hard to keep all the conversations straight. Mumadar actually had to invoke the power of a staff of the irritated moderator.
On the other hand, things are really dragging at the moment. The group is split up, and mine got really quiet; soon afterwards, Artalis' did as well. Part of that is a lack of ideas at the moment (also true on my part, but my character's suffering from severe blood loss, so he's lethargic anyway), but Mumadar's also been a bit late on his own posts. However, his wife just had a baby a few months ago, so as anyone with newborns has known, it's hard to get a lot done.  He's probably trying to read her bedtime stories from The Dungeon Master's Guide. |
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Sarelle
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
508 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 13:37:39
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Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Sarelle
I am rather intrigued by all this, so if it is okay, I would like to be a 'lurker' (that means that the e-mails sent out go to me, but I'm not actually a part of the game, right?)
My e-mail address is:
damiennightstar@aol.com
Thanks.
Essentially yes, it does. However my experiences with Ravenloft PbEMs has taught me a thing or two about what 'lurkers' can and can't do, especially when they try to interfere with certain portions of the game...
I'll contact you shortly with further details .
Ee! I certainly don't plan to interfere - for one thing I soon won;t have the time.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 15:34:05
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Well, that depends. During combat, due dates for the posts of all parties involved are about a week later, but once all posts are in, that limit is reset -- so if the round is over in less than a week the next round starts anyway.
For everything else, it varies. I remember one time in an inn in Berdusk a while back (though it was three days ago in the game) where things got out of hand and it was hard to keep all the conversations straight. Mumadar actually had to invoke the power of a staff of the irritated moderator.
Hmmm...that's interesting. I'll take it into consideration, but one week still seems to be the best idea.
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2004 : 17:25:32
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Sage, if you hadn't got it from the email I sent you or if you didn't get it, my email address is reefpants@homtail.com.
-Reefy the wannabe lurker. |
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macabail
Acolyte
Canada
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Posted - 21 May 2004 : 20:07:00
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Oh, be sure to let us know about any interesting particulars about this archaeological dig. I have considerable interest in this field, as it was one of my secondary choices for a university course, should I be unsuccessful with my first love, namely programming. I try to keep up on all the latest developments but, other than being at the dig myself, the next best thing is knowing someone who's been at one.
We're digging up a Roman Fort in the middle of the Jordanian desert :)
Also, to PDK. I'll be posting some character details this weekend (gotta finish some writing for a book first, you know... deadlines and all). |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 06:12:38
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Originally posted by Reefy
Sage, if you hadn't got it from the email I sent you or if you didn't get it, my email address is reefpants@homtail.com.
-Reefy the wannabe lurker.
No, I've received it .
Anyway, you've been added to the "lurker" list (you know, we really do need a better name for that. I don't like the term "lurker", as it reminds me of those denizens from 'Down Below' in Babylon 5).
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 06:14:58
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Originally posted by macabail
We're digging up a Roman Fort in the middle of the Jordanian desert :)
There are several still to be uncovered! ... Any chance for some specific details?
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 08:34:15
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You know, Sage, that alarm on my ethereal mailbox hasn't been tripped.  At least, not by the piece of mail I was looking for . . . . |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 08:42:02
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Sorry...
I fell a bit behind with nearly everything yesterday. If it's any consolation to you, I also forgot to pick up the Lady K. from the hospital...
You'll have it tomorrow for sure, or my name isn't The Sage...well it isn't actually, but you know what I mean...
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 08:46:24
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Originally posted by The Sage
I fell a bit behind with nearly everything yesterday. If it's any consolation to you, I also forgot to pick up the Lady K. from the hospital...
No, it's not much of a consolation. And I'm sure she didn't like it either.
Now, then, I'll just go back to waiting by my ethereal mailbox, while working on some fencer details that you'll no doubt invalidate. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 08:55:02
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| It means I have no idea what you're doing based on my first proposal, and I've been playing around with things. Including the Masterstroke list. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 09:00:51
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Hmmm...that's funny. I don't recall seeing anything regarding a Masterstroke listing on the information you've provided me with. Perhaps it was in another email...
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 09:05:38
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| From the Master of Attack and Defense, remember? We were using a combination of that PrC and the customized Fighter levels Jack's in at the moment. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 09:16:13
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Did we change the name, because I thought it was just Master of Defense? Anyway, I've found my notes. There wasn't a problem, I must have just consulted them far more earlier than I previously thought...
Silly old Sage...
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 09:23:19
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| Yes, it is. Sorry. I don't know why I thought it had the Attack in its title. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2004 : 09:27:52
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Well, it doesn't sound that bad. As I said in the original work-up, my main thinking behind the title was that it was a Renaissance holdover with roots in Middle English, often used to address teachers of fencing and other martial pursuits.
I suppose the 'Attack' aspect could be interpreted as "other martial pursuits".
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